Autistic Children Wander Deaths Spur Calls To Act
A spate of child drownings linked to wandering by autistic kids prompts urgent action. Alyvia Navarro in Wareham Massachusetts, Mikaela Lynch in Clearlake California, and Anthony Kuznia in East Grand Forks Minnesota died after slipping from caregivers. The cases highlight a broader trend of wandering, with CDC estimates showing about 1 in 50 children affected.
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Alyvia Navarro
Clearlake
Calif
Mikaela Lynch
Mikaela
Anthony Kuznia
Red River
East Grand Forks
Minn
Pediatrics
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Precautions to curb wandering for autistic children
Experts suggest locks and alarms on doors and windows and stop signs in the home. ID bracelets or tracking devices help monitor the child. The National Autism Association recommends swimming lessons for special needs and a family emergency plan. Notify local emergency services and trusted neighbors about wandering patterns.
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National Autism Association
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Telemedicine growth seen in Kentucky with broader access
The Courier Journal notes telemedicine will rise as doctors use videoconferencing to ease rural shortages. As 600000 more Kentuckians gain insurance, sites expand from 200 to more, with patients in Morehead praised for remote visits, including a 5 year old treated by Jewel Harmon.
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Louisville, Ky
Courier-Journal
Greg Jicha
University of Kentucky
Sanders-Brown Center On
Kentucky Telehealth Network
Jicha
Thomas Badgett
U of L Physicians-Pediatrics
Louisville
Jewel Harmon
Morehead
Jessica Noble
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